Job Description:
Supply Chain Planning Intern
Our intern program is tailored to individuals who are currently enrolled as full-time students at an accredited university. The internship runs for a 12-month period. The goal of the Huntsman Intern Program is to provide a structured experience that equips interns with the skills and exposure needed to prepare for a successful career.
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Department: S&OE
Reports To: Supply Chain Lead
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical intern to join our Supply Chain Planning team. The Supply Chain Planning Intern will support planning activities across demand, supply, inventory, and production planning processes. This role will provide valuable exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations and contribute to maintaining material availability, inventory optimization, and customer service performance.
The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, comfortable working with data, and interested in developing a strong foundation in supply chain planning and analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning Support: Assist planners in managing demand, supply, and inventory planning activities to support business objectives and customer service targets.
- Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and validate planning data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the supply chain.
- Inventory Monitoring: Support inventory reviews by tracking stock levels, safety stock compliance, and inventory performance metrics.
- Supply and Demand Alignment: Assist with demand and supply balancing activities by monitoring forecast changes, production plans, and material availability.
- ERP Data Maintenance: Maintain and validate planning parameters, master data, and supply chain information in SAP and other business systems.
- Reporting and KPIs: Generate and maintain reports related to forecast accuracy, inventory health, service levels, planning exceptions, and other supply chain performance indicators.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in projects aimed at improving planning processes, data quality, operational efficiencies, and system utilization.
- Documentation: Maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and planning-related records to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.
All candidates are expected to work at our office in AFZ, Heredia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please note that there may be occasions where additional office days are required due to specific business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Trade, Operations Management, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum B2+ English proficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (Pivot Tables, formulas, data analysis).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to interpret and analyze large sets of data.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of Supply Chain Planning concepts, including demand planning, inventory management, production planning, or S&OP/IBP processes.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
- Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
- Understanding of supply chain performance metrics and KPIs.
This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global supply chain environment and develop foundational skills in planning, analytics, and cross-functional business collaboration.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic supply chain environment.
- Opportunity to work with a supportive and collaborative team.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Potential for future employment opportunities within the company.
Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.
Huntsman is aware of scams involving fraudulent job offers. We do not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in an interview. Please be advised that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman or Rubicon, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Trade, Operations Management, Statistics, or related field.
- Currently enrolled full-time student (internship eligibility).
- Unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.
- Work on-site in AFZ, Heredia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (additional office days occasionally required).
- Minimum B2+ English proficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (Pivot Tables, formulas, data analysis).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to interpret and analyze large sets of data.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic knowledge of supply chain planning concepts (demand planning, inventory management, production planning, S&OP/IBP).
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
- Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
- Understanding of supply chain performance metrics and KPIs.
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
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